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Wyatt Merle Kilgore (August 9, 1934 – February 6, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and manager. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, he was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the time of his death, he was the personal manager of Hank Williams Jr.
Aug 9, 2018 · Like Hank Cochran and other songwriters with their own recording careers, Wyatt Merle Kilgore made an impact outside of penning some all-time great country hits.
Feb 7, 2005 · Country music songwriter, recording artist and manger Merle Kilgore died Sunday night of congestive heart failure related to treatment for lung cancer. He was seventy. Kilgore wrote several...
Mar 11, 2016 · Country music singer and songwriter Merle Kilgore, shares the story behind writing the hit song "Ring of Fire" with June Carter. Excerpt from a GRAMMY Foundation Living History interview. For...
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Feb 7, 2005 · Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in country music, died last night (Feb. 6) of congestive heart failure from complications related to his ongoing treatment for cancer. Kilgore, 70, was in...
Feb 6, 2005 · Merle Kilgore. With June Carter, he wrote the legendary “Ring of Fire,” which would be irrevocably identified one Johnny Cash's signature songs. Read Full Biography.
Country songwriter and performer. Born August 9, 1934. Died February 6, 2005. Long-time opening act for Hank Williams, Jr. and manager of Hank Williams Jr. Enterprises. His songwriting credits include “Wolverton Mountain,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Johnny Reb.” Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Interview Summary. 1975 November 13.
MERLE KILGORE "Wolverton Mountain". From MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT 1978. Watch this entire show on Country Road TV's VOD platform - subscribe today right here and watch anytime!...
Merle Kilgore. Merle Kilgore's career was bookended by his relationships with two legendary Hanks. When he was 14, he was hanging around the Louisiana Hayride radio show and wrangled his way into the inner circle of Hank Williams, as a gofer and a guitar roadie.
